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What should I do with my scaly sunburn skin?

What can I put on my skin peeling from a sunburn?

  • I got sun burnt very badly over the weekend while fishing and now my skin is peeling very bad and is dry and uncomfortable. I was going to use lotion but was told that would irritate ...show more

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    OK, you can get the medicated sunburn stuff like Goldbond. However, lotion is your best bet because it sooths and heels. First check the ingredients for anything you may be allergic to. I am allergic to panthenol, which is in lotions, shampoos, body washes, perfumes, etc., and I have to check every time for it to make sure. Otherwise, my skin gets red and swollen and it breaks out in hives. Anyways, when you find a lotion that doesn't have anything you are allergic to in it, use it. It may itch or burn when you put it on, but after a few seconds it will feel cool and soothing. Your sunburn should go away quickly and if you're lucky it will turn into a tan!(: I hope I helped!

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Aloe vera gel be careful to pat it on since the burned skin is delicate.

Stacye

It means the burn is healing. Try not to scratch it. You can use one of those shower puffs to gently brush (NOT rub) away the peeling skin...but I mean gently!! Use lotion to soothe the itching. In many cases, a hydrocortisone cream will help a lot. Keep your skin moist. The peeling will stop as the burn heals. For pain, I recommend Water Gel. You can find it in the first aid section in any drug store...great stuff! I got sunburned a few weeks ago and my burn is still healing, although I'm not peeling anymore. I'm just itchy and it's really hard not to scratch myself to death. EMT

emt_me911

Aloe Vera. If the pain is bad, you can use one with lidocaine in it. You can also just buy a bottle of aloe gel with no anesthetics. I've always used blue aloe with the lidocaine and I haven't had any problems. If you're allergic to anesthetics in the -caine family, avoid the ones with lidocaine. Bottom line is: Aloe Vera is the best.

Michelle S

Aloe Vera is a very soothing gell that you can put on burns.

mtwaites

Aloe

ffrvfd9

put aloe on all of the burned area. It will feel great and will lessen the peeling

PH D

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bonnie b

cotton swab with baby oil... it gets rid of the dry skin and it doesn't cause irritation or redness.

CoutureJewel

The best way to heal a sunburn is to take frequent long, cold showers. The water helps hydrate the skin. You can also use moisturizers with aloe vera in them, but try not to use the ones made specifically for sunburns, because if they have benzocaine in them, or some other anesthetic, they will definitely irritate the skin. you can put some hydrocortisone cream on the skin if it's itchy, but any intense moisturizer should fix the dry/uncomfortable feelings. Moisturize constantly, whenever you feel dry. The more you put on, the better it will feel!. keep moisturizing until the peeling is finished.

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